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Registration Open for WKCTC’s PSAD Summer Artist Workshops First Workshops Begin June
29

Paducah, KY (May 30, 2018) – Registration for West Kentucky Community and Technical
College’s Paducah School of Art and Design summer Master Artist Workshops Program
is underway. The program features leading artists and educators from across the country
that will share their expertise in painting, wood turning, photography, fiber arts
and jewelry and small metals.

“Offering these unique workshops with the leading artists and educators from around
the country is our continued commitment to provide the highest quality learning opportunities
to our community,” said Paul Aho, PSAD director.

June 29 – July 1Tim Jaeger – Color and Expression: Paint What You LoveAdvanced and Intermediate Students

This workshop is for students with some experience seeking to develop a consistent
body of work in a series of paintings done during the course of the workshop. Many
techniques, materials, compositions and above all emotion, play off each other in
creating the work within the workshop. Students will journey through this process
while learning to let go of painting habits and gain the knowledge of layering textures,
colors and feelings, while executing shapes utilizing a structure of positive and
negative space. Basic skills required. Cost: $290.

Students will learn the fundamentals of woodturning through demonstrations and lectures
focusing on the use of green lumber. They will begin with spindle turning and learning
the basic structures of beads and coves, which are the foundation of all shapes in
woodturning. They will also learn about bowl turning, learning the processes of selecting
lumber for stability and aesthetics, and the proper way to mount lumber to insure
safety while turning. Throughout the workshop, students will practice and perfect
proper tool use, drying and finishing techniques, tool sharpening and lathe maintenance.Cost:
$290.